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February 27, 2016
New Department of Building and Safety Website

The new LADBS website features an intuitive modern design with an emphasis on ease of use for all our visitors. A straightforward and user-friendly format displays information across a clean interface and a new quicker search feature. LADBS hopes that you will find the new look easy and pleasant to use on your computer, tablet, or […]

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February 24, 2016
2016 Arleta Neighborhood Council Election this Saturday

Saturday, April 2 9:00am to 3:00pm Branford Park 13310 Branford St Arleta, CA 91331 The following candidates have been certified and will be on the ballot for our April 2 Election. https://cityclerk.lacity.org/nccr/nccand/cand.html?nc=ARLETA%20NC

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February 20, 2016
LA Unified Town Hall Meeting

L.A. Unified, Local District Northeast (NE) and Local District Northwest (NW) Invite you to meet L.A. Unified Superintendent Michelle King with Local District NE Superintendent Byron Maltez and Local District NW Superintendent Vivian Ekchian Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Pacoima Middle School Auditorium 9919 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331 (Entrance on Kagel Canyon) 8:00 am […]

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February 19, 2016
2nd San Fernando Valley Transportation Summit

The 2nd Valley Transportation Summit is being held at CSUN on March 3rd will be an opportunity to continue the dialogue concerning transportation-related challenges and opportunities facing the San Fernando Valley. Please note the RSVP deadline of February 26th.  You may RSVP online via Eventbrite, linked here.

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February 19, 2016
Metro Announces Parking Pilot Program

Metro is set to roll out a new pilot program for paid parking at nine stations and lots across the agency's transit lines. The Metro Board of Directors is expected to vote on the proposal in March. The agency-proposed test program would charge a minimal parking fee at nine rail stations where there a cumulative 4,753 […]

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February 19, 2016
City Approves Study on Paid Parental Leave

The City Council unanimously voted to approve a motion introduced by Councilmembers Krekorian and Nury Martinez to explore offering LA City employees four weeks of paid parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child. The city leaders believe that paid parental leave would be a good way for the city to attract and […]

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February 19, 2016
Leaf Blower Exchange Registration Opens 2/23/16!

South Coast Air Quality Management Division sponsors an annual Leaf Blower Exchange Program that helps clean the air through the exchange of backpack leaf blowers. Commercial landscapers and gardeners operating within the South Coast Air Basin can exchange old, noisy, high-polluting backpack leaf blowers for new low-emission/low-noise backpack leaf blowers available at a discounted price. […]

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February 19, 2016
Host or participate in a LADWP Lawn Be Gone Hands On Workshop

Want to save water? Ready to tear out your lawn? Not sure where to begin? The Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance is pleased to partner with LADWP, SELVA International, and Surfrider Foundation to offer FREE “Lawn Be Gone” Hands On Workshops (HOWs) on February 27 and March 5. Learn how to: tear out turf without chemicals; […]

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February 19, 2016
Summer Night Lights 2016- Site Coordinator Employment Opportunities

SNL 2016: Employment Opportunities Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) is currently accepting applications for Summer Night Lights (SNL) program Site Coordinators. GRYD’s mission is to strengthen youth/young adult, family and community resilience to the influence of gangs by fostering public/private collaboration and supporting community-based prevention and intervention services. SNL […]

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February 19, 2016
CityWatch Launches Neighborhood Council Election Portal

CityWatch, the online news portal, has launched a Neighborhood Council page in partnership with the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment a.k.a. EmpowerLA to support the 2016 Neighborhood Council election outreach. CityWatch is published to encourage grassroots civic engagement through information, ideas and perspective. Editor and co-founder, Ken Draper, was involved in the creation of the Neighborhood […]

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February 8, 2016
Plans for the 9th Annual Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair Are Already Underway

The Valley Disaster Preparedness Team, in conjunction with the Southern California Preparedness Foundation, is already planning the next Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair, which will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Fire Station 87 in Granada Hills. As you know, preparing the community for disasters is key to our survival when an earthquake or […]

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February 6, 2016
Councilmember Englander Demands California Public Utilities Commission Investigate Spike in Gas Bills

This week, Councilmember Englander submitted a resolution to the Los Angeles City Council calling for the California Public Utilities Commission to investigate the unusual rate increases experienced by SoCal Gas customers this month across Los Angeles County. Affected constituents have reported receiving SoCal Gas bills 4 to 6 times higher than their usual rate for this […]

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February 6, 2016
FREE Tax Preparation

Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fernangeles Recreation Center 8851 Laurel Canyon Blvd. Sun Valley, CA 91352 WHAT YOU NEED: Valid Photo ID. Social Security or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for each family member and working adult. W-2s, 1099s, 1098s and other forms. (If any) Childcare provider name, address and tax ID, if applicable. Bank […]

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January 31, 2016
Candidate Registration Deadline Extended to Friday, February 5

Arleta Neighborhood Council Board Election Update The deadline to register as a candidate has been extended! Online submissions end at 11:59 pm on Friday, February 5, 2016. Register at https://empowerla.org/nccr More information at https://empowerla.org/candidate-registration-how-to-file

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January 31, 2016
2016 Congressional Art Competition

All high school students who reside in California’s 29th Congressional district are invited to participate in our annual 2016 Congressional Art Competition. Initiated by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in 1982, the event is a nationwide annual art competition that allowed high school students from all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and […]

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January 30, 2016
Join the Mayor's Crisis Response Team (CRT)

Volunteers: Have you been told that you are a good listener? Are you usually the one to comfort your friends and family in difficult times? Do you want make a difference in someone’s life? The Mayor’s Crisis Response Team is looking for kind and compassionate Angelenos to join our team. Description: Members of the Crisis […]

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January 30, 2016
Go, Go, Go LA App Debuts

Mayor Eric Garcetti joined Xerox for the launch of Go LA, a transportation app that provides detailed information on every available mode of getting around the Los Angeles region. Watch the Go LA App video, which highlights a significant step in improving safety for people who walk, roll, bicycle, use transit and drive on our […]

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January 30, 2016
Los Angeles Fire Department Career Expo - Saturday, January 30

Come join us at the Los Angeles Fire Department Career Expo on January 30th from Saturday, noon to 4pm at LAFD Drill Tower 81, 14355 Arminta Street, Panorama City, CA 91402 Register today and call the LAFD Firefighter Recruitment Section at (213) 893-9899 for more information. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lafd-career-expo-tickets-20730638899 The LAFD is about more than fighting fires. You’ll […]

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January 30, 2016
A Path to Your Dreams: Cash for College

Find out how you can qualify for Free Cal Grant Money to attend college. Learn about the Middle Class Scholarship Program. Your college degree can be your dream come true! Saturday, January 30 8:30am - 1:00pm Los Angeles Mission College Campus Center Building 13356 Eldridge Ave Sylmar, CA 91342

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January 30, 2016
Video: Region 1 Elections!

Attention Northeast Valley! Region 1 NC elections are here! This is your last chance to register as a candidate for your Neighborhood Council elections. The North East Valley is the first Region in the City of Los Angeles to hold their 2016 Neighborhood Council elections. Help us get the word out and encourage worthy candidates! […]

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